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HI Folks -- this might be an untouchable topic, but here it goes
Ive been using snap swivels to give myself ease of changing bait, some have suggested that maybe I need to avoid them -- I did try without for a while on Monday, so I would like you guys input -- I use jigs, spinners and some plugs
Thanks
TIM
I use #10 snap swivels on my trolling crankbaits but strictly to help prevent line twist. Everything else I use knots tied directly to the baits.
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for casting jigs direct tie to jig w/loop knot.. swivels when trolling.
Do you happen to have directions for a loop knot? thats one I have not seen
TIM
Plenty of "how to" videos out there, but simply put :Quote:
Originally Posted by taholmes160
run line thru eye about 1ft
pinch tag end to main line
loop the doubled line around finger
pass bait thru that loop 3 times
pinch knot lightly and pull doubled line tight until knot tightens
(Just do step #2 three times, rather than the one time shown in this pic):
https://www.netknots.com/download_file/508/0
Yes,... tiny ones, no swivel, just the snap, they're great for trying out different kinds of lures.
Not on jigs, but do on cranks.
ThisQuote:
Originally Posted by M R Dux
I use snap #00 but without swivel with pretty good success with jig both casting and under bobbers. I also use the same snap with trout magnet as well.
Picture is trimmed crappie magnet on 1 gram jig head #6 hook for bluegill.
Since learning to tie a loop kot watching Richard Gene, I have not used a swivel...
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Originally Posted by taholmes160
Tim check out the video in this post. It shows a non slip loop knot. The thing I like about this knot is that the tag end that is cut short ends up pointing towards the bait which makes the front of the knot smooth and less likely to hang up some grass or other stuff in the water.
"gene"
https://www.crappie.com/crappie/main...070-loop-knot/
No Way! Way too much hardware down at the business end. Best solution I've found are "snap hooks" that fly fishermen employ to change flies quickly. Made of light weight spring steel, these have served me well over the last couple of decades. Netcraft carries them. I even use them to change out my crankbaits, in the larger sizes. Gives a better action to the jig too, in my opinion.
Yeah,but it makes you wonder how in the world a bluegill or crappie would ever hit a beetle spin.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crestliner08
Well, it also helps if you cut your tag end very close to the knot.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawPaw "gene"
Get you some of these from Skipper Jigs, you won't need a loop knot.Attachment 380936
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Ok, dumb newbie question here -- do they hit beetle spins or roadrunners?Quote:
Originally Posted by Techno2000
TIM
Both, species like the Beetle spin and the Roadrunner, but it seems to be that most people use the Beetle spin for bluegill, and the Roadrunner for crappies.Quote:
Originally Posted by taholmes160
I use both, BS being my favorite. Catches any fish.
I use 1/32 road runners with 1 inch "Slider " grubs , mainly black . No hardware except pulling cranks with swivels and spider rig with speed snaps .
for pan fish I use heavier line on the majority of the spool then use a swivel to attach 2 - 3 feet of light invisi line which i tie the hook directly onto.
for trolling and crank baits I usually use a snap swivel for the ease in changing lures.
I use a black duo lock size 1 on jigs and crank baits.
I use a barrel swivel where the braid meets the fluorocarbon leader and a snap on the other end to make switching & untanglings baits easier.
Jim
I just purchased these to use for casting light jigs.
Used a similar make years ago and really liked them for not having to re-tie as often when changing jig heads.
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